Courchevel (Northern Alps) - A haven for the stars, Courchevel is THE must-see ski resort in France. Nestling in the heart of the largest ski area in the worldThe 3 Valleys is made up of 6 unique villages at different altitudes, and offers over 200 activities and events, even in summer!
Muscle toning sessions, yoga, karaoke evenings, pétanque tournaments, ping-pong, padel, boums for the kids... There's no room for boredom.
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New: an eco-educational treasure hunt
This outdoor treasure hunt takes you through the mountain pastures and hamlets of Courchevel Le Praz. It's aimed at 5/8, 9/12 and 13+ year olds accompanied by an adult. Here, pencils and booklets replace tablets and mobile phones as you work your way from enigma to enigma. The themes are, of course, the environment and the mountains.
- Rate free of charge
- Address Available from Courchevel Le Praz Tourist Office
- Duration from 1h30 to 2h
Outdoor activities
Discovering the Merlet Lakes
Nestling at the gateway to the Vanoise National Park, the Merlet lakes are located at altitudes of 2391 m for the lower Merlet lake and 2450 m for the upper Merlet lake. A 45-minute walk from the Col de la Platta car park makes this an ideal family outing.
The views from the access path are breathtaking. Once at the eponymous refuge, you can take a break, have a picnic in the heart of nature, go fishing, take part in an outdoor yoga session or take part in painting workshops. For more information: refugedeslacsmerlet@gmail.com
- Prices yoga class + lunch at the refuge (dish and dessert of the day): 30 euros per person.
Tree climbing and zip lines
With four tree-climbing courses of varying levels of difficulty, children aged 3 and over can take on the role of Tarzan under the watchful eye of their parents.
To complete the course, six zip lines are available for children aged 10 and over, and the most intrepid can even fly over the torrent on the longest zip line, 120 m long. Contact Leslie Dunford on 06 59 26 66 89 for information and bookings.
- Prices Tree climbing course: 10 euros / Tyrolean traverse course: 10 euros / both (tree climbing course + tyrolean traverse): 18 euros
The botanical trail
Around sixty plants can be discovered along the Rosière botanical trail.
Created in 1977 by Professor Robert Fritsch, it invites you to contemplate these rare species along an easily accessible path. Will you recognise the sabot-de-Vénus, the ancolie noire, the horminelle des Pyrénées or the lis martagon? Note that the ideal flowering period is between mid-June and the end of July.
- Prices free of charge
Summer highlights
La Punta Courchevel
The first highlight of the summer will take place at from 5 to 7 July 202425,000 motorbike enthusiasts are expected to turn out to meet the hundred or so exhibitors on site.
In a rocking, good-natured atmosphere, they will be proudly displaying their exceptional custom bikes: choppers, baggers, diggers, cruisers, club style, café racers... In addition to the village of exhibitors, demonstrations, shows and rock concerts will complete the programme.
Fête des Bucherons
Who says 14 July It's a bank holiday in France, but in Courchevel La Tania, 14 July 2024 will also mean the Fête des Bucherons. The whole art of sawing, cutting and chopping wood will be showcased on this festive day, when lumberjacks compete against each other in tests of strength and speed.
While it's all in good fun, it's important to remember that these men are real athletes, and that the discipline requires great precision. Not to be missed!
The White Evening
What would summer be without a white evening? So get your best outfit ready, because white - a nod to the winter slopes - will be in the spotlight at the second edition of the Soirée Blanche on 23 August in Courchevel Le Praz.
Come along from 5pm and enjoy the various stalls: face painting, photobooths, snacks and refreshments, and the first performances by the artists before the concert at 8pm. To round off the event in style, there will be a DJ set and a tombola.
The unusual outing : survival course
With mountain guide Yann Couillard at your side, you'll get a close-up look at your childhood dream of exploring the wilderness.
With survival courses available by the day or over several days, you'll discover the essential elements of survival: food, fire, shelter, water, orientation and first aid. Living in harmony with nature takes on its full meaning here.
- Prices from 75 euros to 225 euros per person
Where to stay in Courchevel?
The Lacs Merlet refuge
Why not break your routine completely and treat yourself, and why not your family, to a night in a refuge? This change of setting is conducive to discussion and reflection. With its pointed roof, the Lacs Merlet refuge resembles a hut.
It sleeps 14 people in its one and only living room, and has no bathroom facilities. Spending a night here is a chance to get away from it all and let go, for a return to the true meaning of life. This unusual place is open from 14 June to mid-September 2024, and is accessible from the route de l'Ariondaz.
- Rates Overnight stays : adult 48 euros, Bivouac 16 euros Overnight stays -16 years 46 euros, Bivouac 14 euros Overnight stays -12 years 40 euros, Bivouac 10 euros
- Address Vanoise National Park La Vallee des Avals, 73120 Courchevel
- Contact : 06 99 17 12 40
Residence Les Chalets du Forum
The Résidence Les Chalets du Forum is located in Courchevel 1850, 9 km from Les 3 Vallées, 18 km from the 3 Vallées Brides les Bains casino and 22 km from the Méribel golf course.
All 4-star accommodation has a balcony, a dining area and a lounge area. On the Booking platform, Pierre & Vacances is particularly popular with families. They give it a rating of 8.2 for a stay with children.
- Prices : a room for four people for two nights on a weekend in July costs €518
- Address: 1 rue de Plantret, 73120 Courchevel, France
- Contact: 04 79 00 90 00
Hotel Lys Martagon
Lys Martagon is the perfect blend of refinement, authenticity and modernity. This sublime 5* hotel, with its breathtaking views, invites lovers of exceptional places to discover its intimate world imbued with an art deco soul.
To preserve its intimate feel, the number of rooms has been deliberately limited and the hotel can accommodate up to 20 people. The hotel's 10 rooms and suites can also be reserved for families or friends.
- Prices : around 3,000 euros per night
- Address: 464 rue de bellecote, Courchevel 1850, 73120 Courchevel
- Contact: 04 79 00 12 50
Where to eat in Courchevel?
With the presence of six Michelin-starred chefs and 46 restaurantsCourchevel is undoubtedly a gastronomic destination. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch or an evening of food tasting, you're bound to find what you're looking for among the many restaurants dotted around the different villages. Here are 3 suggestions:
La Cave des Creux
Ideal for a quick bite to eat, this restaurant, which used to be home to shepherds, offers a brasserie-style menu featuring simple, gourmet and refined cuisine. The menu, devised by chef François Breda, is packed with Savoyard specialities, both meat and fish, and is accompanied by a fine wine list that will delight connoisseurs. For those with a sweet tooth, the buffet of homemade desserts is the perfect way to end the meal.
The decor at La Cave des Creux is authentic, with a subtle blend of mountain and industrial styles. The highlight of the show is the terrace. At an altitude of 2,112 m, it offers panoramic views of the 3 Vallées ski area and Mont Blanc.
- Prices : expect to pay around 40 euros for the main course
- Address: piste de la Cave des Creux, Courchevel 1850, 73120 Courchevel
- Contact: 04 79 07 76 14
L'Etable des Lys
A holiday in the mountains is synonymous with hearty dishes, and inevitably with cheese. And that's just as well, because at L'Etable des Lys, cheese from the neighbouring farms is a real mainstay for the chef, who has decided to follow the customs and ancestral recipes of the local people. traditional Savoyard specialities.
In this former cowshed, you'll be immersed in a warm atmosphere thanks to the typical decor, mainly made of old wood and stone vaults, and the warm welcome from the staff. An unusual experience guaranteed!
- Prices : count 39 euros for the main course
- Address: 22 Pass. des Ecoliers, 73120 Courchevel
- Contact: 04 79 07 97 71
The Bark
The atmosphere is contemporary, cosy, hushed and authentic. With a promise: all dishes are cooked with fresh, home-made ingredients.
On the menu, you'll find exceptional meats, as well as fine fish and burgers served with fresh chips. The welcome is warm. It's faultless!
- Prices : main courses from €20
- Address: 349 rue Sainte Blandine, 73120, Courchevel
- Contact: 06 34 19 28 95
How do I get to Courchevel?
- By plane
With 4 airports less than 200 km away (Milan, Lyon, Nice and Chambéry), you can reach your holiday destination by plane in less than 2 hours 15 minutes after your flight lands.
- By train or bus
If you prefer to keep your feet on the ground, opt for the train or bus. After a few hours spent chatting, relaxing or reading, you'll arrive at Moûtiers station. From there, it's a 30-minute journey to Courchevel.
- Per car
To reach the resort by car, take the motorway and then a pretty departmental road lined with fir trees. In winter, even though there are chain-link areas on your ascent, remember to chain up in the valley, in Moûtiers, for the following reasons start the climb with confidence.
On arrival, there are 13 car parks in the 6 villages where you can park your vehicle. For more information, season tickets and preferential rates are available depending on the length of your stay.
Courchevel, in brief
Nestling in the heart of the Alps, high up in the Tarentaise Valley, Courchevel is surrounded by lush spruce forests and dominated by legendary peaks such as the Aiguille du Fruit.
This resort is made up of 6 tiered villages that reveal themselves to you as you progress up the mountain: Saint-Bon, Courchevel Le Praz, Courchevel La Tania, Courchevel Village, Courchevel Moriond and Courchevel 1850.
Courchevel is a top destination in both winter and summer. There's plenty of fun to be had for those who choose to spend their holidays in the cooler climes.
145 kilometres of mountain bike trails, 270 kilometres of hiking trails, 200 activities and events, a 15,000 m2 aqualudic centre... These are just a few examples of what Courchevel has to offer during the summer months. Are you convinced?
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